Managing Pattern-Specific Fixed Costs in Integrated Device Manufacturing

This paper presents an empirically grounded model, which links organizational learning to pattern-specific fixed costs in integrated device manufacturing. The approach described in this paper helps fab managers make fundamental strategic decisions concerning product design and product mix by engagin...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on semiconductor manufacturing 2016-11, Vol.29 (4), p.275-282
Main Authors: Weber, Charles M., Jiting Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
cost
design
Economics
fabless
Foundry
Integrated circuit modeling
Integrated circuits
Manufacturing
Pattern analysis
photomask
Plant layout
Product design
Production
Profitability
Semiconductor device manufacture
Semiconductor device modeling
Semiconductor process modeling
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Summary:This paper presents an empirically grounded model, which links organizational learning to pattern-specific fixed costs in integrated device manufacturing. The approach described in this paper helps fab managers make fundamental strategic decisions concerning product design and product mix by engaging in scenario planning. Four critical aspects of managing pattern-specific fixed cost are analyzed in detail-sensitivity to time, design cost, and production volume; platform designs; process postponement solutions; and design penalties. The model suggests that designers and fabrication facilities must collaborate extensively on the design and realizations of product platforms for state-of-the-art integrated circuit products to remain economically viable.
ISSN:0894-6507
1558-2345
DOI:10.1109/TSM.2016.2593741